William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a graduating high school senior for the applicable scholarship year.
• Be a Credit Union ONE member for at least six months before the application submission date or have a relative who has been a Credit Union ONE member for at least six months before the submission date.
• The qualifying Credit Union ONE membership account must be in good standing.
• Live in Michigan or in one of the eligible Ohio counties: Wood, Lucas, Sandusky, Summit, Lake, or Cuyahoga.
• Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.
• Complete at least 30 hours of documented and certified community service during the junior and senior years of high school.
• For the 2026 cycle, qualifying community service had to be completed before May 18, 2026.
• Plan to enroll in a four-year college, university, or accredited trade or vocational school in the fall following high school graduation.
• Employees and board members of Credit Union ONE and Icon Mortgage and their immediate family members are not eligible.

Requirements

• Complete the William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship application.
• Provide documentation establishing the required Credit Union ONE membership connection.
• Provide documentation of at least 30 hours of qualifying community service.
• Provide academic information demonstrating at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Submit the required scholarship essay.
• Submit all required supporting documents by the published deadline.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm that you or an eligible relative has maintained a Credit Union ONE membership in good standing for at least six months.
2. 2Confirm that you meet the residency, GPA, graduation, and postsecondary education requirements.
3. 3Complete at least 30 hours of qualifying community service during your junior and senior years.
4. 4Have the community service hours properly documented and certified.
5. 5Complete the William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship application.
6. 6Prepare the required essay addressing the current scholarship prompt and credit union values.
7. 7Gather all required academic, membership, and community-service documentation.
8. 8Submit the completed application and supporting materials by email or according to the current application instructions.
9. 9Ensure mailed applications are postmarked by the published deadline.